Detectives have released surveillance photos of a possible suspect in the
March 19 assault of a 16-year-old student. Police also added the
following descriptive information of the suspect: between ages 20 and 40,
thin, around 170 pounds. He is believed to have been driving a white,
four-door Honda Accord, early 2000’s model.

(3/20/12)
Student Assaulted on Path

West Springfield Police District – Police are investigating a report of
a 16-year-old girl who was reportedly grabbed in the woods around 4 p.m.
Monday, March 19. The girl had just entered a path at the end of Pickett
Road while walking home from Woodson High School. She reported that a man
approached her from behind, grabbed her neck, and assaulted her. She
struggled and was knocked to the ground. After a brief altercation, the
offender fled the scene. The girl screamed and ran to a nearby home for
help.

Police arrived within minutes. The suspect is described as between 18-27
years old, around 5 feet 8 inches tall and around 170 pounds. He had
short black hair and wore a white T-shirt and shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at
1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org
or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax
County Police at 703-691-2131.

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